Engineering Tech

Flex; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner helping brands design, build and deliver innovative products. The Engineering Technician supports development, testing, and problem-solving for manufacturing equipment, systems, and customer products.

You will conduct complex tests, analyze data, and work with engineers, customers, and production teams to ensure quality and operational excellence. This role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 2 years of related experience, and strong technical

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related engineering technician or manufacturing experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Aufgaben

• Perform complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development activities on products, equipment, and systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Set up and conduct testing of components and assemblies under operational conditions to support development, quality control, standardization, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine testing requirements and recommend solutions.
• Assemble, modify, and fabricate mechanical components, assemblies, and test fixtures as needed.
• Analyze test results and make equipment adjustments to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications.
• Document test procedures, results, observations, and recommendations for product or process improvements.
• Maintain equipment, software, and technical documentation in accordance with current revisions and specifications.
• Assist engineers in designing and developing hardware and software solutions used to test customer products.
• Organize and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, schematics, and procedures.
• Perform testing in accordance with customer requirements and specifications.
• Support customer presentations and interact directly with customers when needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and third‑party partners on development projects.
• Train and support technicians and operators on products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings/Schematics

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Summary

The Engineering Technician supports engineering development, testing, and problem-solving activities for manufacturing equipment, systems, and customer products. This role performs complex testing, analyzes results, assists with product development, and collaborates closely with engineers, customers, and production teams to ensure quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering tests, checkouts, and development activities on products, equipment, and systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Set up and conduct testing of components and assemblies under operational conditions to support development, quality control, standardization, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine testing requirements and recommend solutions.
• Assemble, modify, and fabricate mechanical components, assemblies, and test fixtures as needed.
• Analyze test results and make equipment adjustments to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications.
• Document test procedures, results, observations, and recommendations for product or process improvements.
• Maintain equipment, software, and technical documentation in accordance with current revisions and specifications.
• Assist engineers in designing and developing hardware and software solutions used to test customer products.
• Organize and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, schematics, and procedures.
• Perform testing in accordance with customer requirements and specifications.
• Support customer presentations and interact directly with customers when needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and third‑party partners on development projects.
• Train and support technicians and operators on products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree, military training, vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related engineering technician or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and documenting technical data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing, test, or product development environments.
• Ability to train, guide, and mentor technicians and operators.
• Experience working directly with customers and cross‑functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced technical skills with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems, draw conclusions, and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, measurements, and technical testing methods.
• Ability to prepare reports, procedures, and business correspondence.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Leadership & Decision Making

• May provide direction, guidance, and technical support to other employees.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• May make recommendations or decisions that impact team operations and project outcomes.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly handles small components and performs repetitive tasks.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and use hands for detailed work.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and laboratory environment.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial chemicals.
• Appropriate safety procedures and equipment must be followed at all times.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).